Re: Townhall - Curial Commentary and Chat
Originally Posted by
Axalon
I think you are wrong about that... See above... It is very much relevant whom initiated such a process or made any sort of accusations against others, this on anything - especially so - if the case is not solid enough as it is. If it is solid, it won't matter - BUT - if it is not solid, they don't deserve to get away with it, not without a good and healthy scar to remember it all by... Nota bene, I am strictly speaking on general terms here, and not in relation to any particular cases.
I get where you are coming from, but if memory serves the consul has (had) the right to withhold an ostrakon that has no merit in his view, merit being the topic of every ostrakon, not motive. Although that hasn't been used afaik by a consul as it would raise questions of bias. It is far better\efficient to have the dismerit of such an ostarkon be demonstrated by the participants. But then if the present ostrakon is anything to go by merit is the last thing on the mind of participants, rather said motive. Which the consul\censor thankfully put an end to, ironically that also seemingly put an end to the participation - so much for discussion merit.
It is the rampant behavior showcased there that is the reason why an ostrakon is anonymous: the discussion simply won't be about merit of the ostrakon but rather about motives of the 'accuser' from the start - poisoning the well and and turning the procedure into a top contender for 'worst mudpit discussion of the month'.
Last edited by Gigantus; August 22, 2021 at 09:24 PM.